Week Ending September 22, 2017

School Board and Superintendent Thank Staff and Community Partners

for Successful Reopening of Schools

During a news conference on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, School Board members and Superintendent Robert W. Runcie thanked Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) staff and all those in the community who helped to make the reopening of schools on Monday, September 18, as smooth as possible. Superintendent Runcie also provided details regarding school operations following the storm.

BCPS News Around the District

3rd Annual Broward County Public Schools College Fair – October 9, 2017
The 3rd annual Broward County Public Schools College Fair takes place on Monday, October 9, 2017, from 6 – 9 p.m. at Nova Southeastern University Rick Case Arena, Don Taft University Center, 3301 College Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314. Representatives from more than 125 colleges, universities, technical schools, military branches, sponsors and partners will be at the College Fair to share information about their institutions. Admission to the fair and parking are free. For more information about the College Fair and a list participating colleges and universities, visit browardschools.com/collegefair.

2nd Annual Attendance Symposium – Postponed
The 2nd annual Attendance Symposium by the Student Services Department, scheduled for Wednesday, September 13, 2017, has been postponed indefinitely. As students, families and schools continue to rebuild toward normalcy following Hurricane Irma, the Student Services Department is focused on removing barriers for families struggling with the traumas related to this natural disaster. For information and support, contact Phillip Shaver, coordinator, District Attendance, 754-321-1623 or email phillip.shaver@brwoardschools.com.

South Florida Gifted and Talented Symposium – October 27, 2017
Broward County Public Schools, in partnership with the Broward County Government Cultural Division and Broward Center for the Performing Arts, presents the South Florida Gifted and Talented Symposium: Passport to Innovation - Personalized Learning for Gifted Students on Friday, October 27, 2017, from 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Pompano Beach High School. For more about the symposium and registration, visit sfgtsymposium.com.

Broward County Public Schools Announces Power Restored to ALL District Schools and Offices
As of Sunday morning, September 17, 2017, Florida Power & Light has restored power to ALL District schools, including the three schools - Attucks Middle School, Pompano Beach Middle School and Piper High School - announced on Saturday afternoon to have no or limited power. Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) schools and offices will reopen on Monday, September 18, following Hurricane Irma. All District schools and offices will follow their normal operating schedules.

Richmond Heights Middle School remains closed after Irma - 7 News
A Miami-Dade middle school remains closed days after school officials announced that public schools will resume their normal schedule….Meanwhile, Broward County school officials said the first day back after Hurricane Irma was a success.